A Papular Eruption on the Face: A Distinct Subtype of Lichen Planopilaris?

    March 2013 in “ Journal of Dermatological Case Reports ”
    Israel D. Andrews, Catherine Breen, Linda Zhou
    Studysummary This case report describes an atypical presentation of lichen planopilaris affecting only facial vellus hair, without scalp involvement, in a 46-year-old man.
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    1. Lichen Planopilaris: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery · 2009
    2. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical Presentations and Prognosis British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 2008
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    4. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2004

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